Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 65kg lighter empty and carries 65kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer weighs 65kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 65kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 590kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 2910kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 65kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 65kg lighter empty and carries 65kg more. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 65kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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